PRINCE DORAN
Cured of his gout, Doran felt as if he had a second chance at life. Upon returning to Sunspear he went swimming for the first time in many years. After a long swim he goes horseback riding with Oberyn and Ellaria Oberyn's Paramour and lover. They have a picnic in the countryside and return at sunset. The following day after breaking his fast Doran goes to the training yard.
He wraps his hand around a training spear, "How does it feel brother?"
A single tear rolls down his cheek, "Like a long, lost lover."
"Let us see if you remember what to do with that lover."
Doran spins his spear around his back and to the front, "Its like riding a horse Oberyn." Doran remembers the moves and is able to hold Oberyn off for a little while, but has to yield after six moves. "Come again." Doran commands. Each time he is able to put up a better fight than the last. They fight four times and the fourth time is the longest. Doran bathes and prepares to leave for Yronwood with Oberyn in the morning. They sail at Sunrise around the coast for Castle Yronwood. Doran's party includes Ellaria, the Captain of his Guard Aero Hotah, and twenty men.
Because of a blood feud between Houses Martell and Yronwood Doran sent his son Quentyn to ward with Lord Anders Yronwood. This angered Doran's wife Lady Mellario who left Doran and returned to Norvos. Before leaving a raven had been sent to announce his arrival. "Prince Doran…For your son's sake you are welcome in my home, but your Brother Prince Oberyn is not." Anders says greeting them at the docks.
"I will stay on the boat brother…and entertain myself with my Paramour."
As they part ways Anders looks at Prince Doran, "I was surprised to get your message my Prince. You seem cured of your gout. How is this possible?"
"There are things that are happening now that I cannot speak of, but in time you will see My Lord." Doran could not tell him because Shiera foretold that if Anders knew of the truth now he would use it to elevate himself above House Martell. If he told when the time came to overthrow the Lannisters then he would remain faithful.
"Father!" Quentyn says in shock, "You are walking!"
They hug, "Yes I am son."
"How?"
"The how does not matter now. The result is that your father is cured of his gout." After getting settled in Doran and his son go to the ship so that Quentyn can see his Uncle Prince Oberyn. Later Doran speaks with Lord Anders in private. "I wish to take my son with me to Norvos and see his mother."
"You are his father my Prince. It is not my place to tell you what you may or may not do with your son."
"Yes I was just informing you of my intentions."
"When will you leave?"
"In three days' time." A huge feast is held that evening to welcome Prince Doran. While in Yronwood he continues his training to strengthen his body. The three days come and go, and Doran sets sail with his son. They sail to Pentos, a trip that takes a month at sea. From Pentos they will travel across land to Norvos.
They travel with a caravan from the city heading Northeast. After three weeks of travel they reach the ruins of Ghoyan Drohe. As they Doran and Quentyn travel father and son reconnect. It takes another three weeks to reach the Free City of Norvos. The Captain of Doran's guard Areo Hotah is from Norvos.
His wife former wife Mellario is of noble birth and lives in a mansion with her brother. After Doran and Quentyn are announced she comes out to greet them in the main hall. "Mother!"
"Quentyn, by the gods what a surprise."
"Mellario, you look beautiful as always."
"Doran, Oberyn, Ellaria…What a surprise. What brings the three of you to Norvos?"
"I wanted to see you actually." Doran replies. "Can we talk in private." She has the servants get rooms ready for Quentyn, Oberyn and Ellaria. "You seem well." Doran says walking beside her.
"Thank and so do you."
"I was healed of gout."
"How?"
He smiles, "You would have to see it with your own eyes to believe it. Anyway I wanted to let you know that our daughter has a suitor and soon she will be a Queen."
"Did King Robert's wife die?"
"No…Turns out Prince Rhaegar had a daughter with Lyanna Stark…They married in secret, she was his second wife."
She stops him, "There is going to be a war."
"And we will win this time…Mellario the Targaryens have three Dragons."
"What?"
"I want to you to come to Westeros for the Wedding."
"When?"
"Less than two years from now."
"Of course I'll be there." She and her brother feast Doran, Quentyn, Oberyn, and Ellaria. They stay a week and return to Dorne.
